Jackson among state capitals hosting hundreds in pro-gun rallies

7:37 PM,
Jan. 19, 2013

The crowd out front of the state Capitol in downtown Jackson Saturday.

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The Clarion-Ledger

Hundreds of people flocked to the south steps of the state Capitol in Jackson and other cities across the country Saturday afternoon for a Second Amendment rally, voicing support for gun ownership.

People of all ages wore T-shirts and held signs with hand-drawn rifles that read, "Stand behind the Second Amendment" and "Don't Tread on Me." Gov. Phil Bryant, Rep. Mark Baker of Brandon and Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey were among speakers who made remarks opposing stricter gun control measures.

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